Rowan
Pennink of Huntingdon Valley, PA., started ninth in a 24 field, took the
lead on lap 61, and went on to win the “Oktoberfest 100” Valenti Modified
Racing Series event, Sunday afternoon, at Lee USA Speedway, Lee, NH.

The win was Pennink’s second this season and his fourth career VMRS victory.
Pennink also becomes the seventh different driver in seven seasons to win
the fall finale.

Les Hinckley III, of Windsor Locks, CT., started the race from the third
position, jumped into the lead, and held it until the 61st circuit. When
Pennink took command, Hinckley chased after the new race leader for the
final 39 laps.

“The car was unstoppable all day. I have to thank my team,” Pennink said.“
We don’t normally run good here at Lee. I think we might have figured
something out. I hope Gary (car owner-Casella) can get it the same next
year.”

Norman Wrenn, of Nashua, NH., ran a strong race and finished third with Rob
Goodenough, of Swanzey, NH., fourth, and Matt Hirschman, of
Northampton, PA.,fifth.

Pasteryak, the 2008 series champion, won his second title topping Hinckley
by 14 points. Pennink finished third in the points followed by Mike
Holdridge, of Manchester, CT., and Wrenn fifth, for his best points
tally to date.

Three caution flags slowed the race, which took 39:04 to complete.

Barry, Pasteryak, and Holdridge won qualifying heats. Hirschman won the
consolation race.